Additions and Alterations to The Yokel Corporation
ArchitectDesigned by
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
Date1916
MediumDrawings, blueprints; cyanotype on paper, pencil on paper
DimensionsSheet (height x width): 17 5/8 x 38 1/2in. (44.8 x 97.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionDrawings include plans for plot, basement, first floor, and elevations of north, east. Plans include heater room, coal, cement floor, building line, present building, platform lally column, iron stairs, brick opening, central New England Railway Co., Herbert E Putnam, Katherine E. Bolles, Homestead Avenue, street line, compass and hatchway. Elevations show a one story building with flat roof and multipaned windows. The entrance maintain the same doors and frame but with a new transom. Scale for drawings is 1/4" = 1' 0" and 1'0" = 20' 0".
Object number2004.62.95.1-.7
MarkingsOn verso, lower right, stamped in purple ink, "FROM OFFICE OF / L.W. BURN & SON, CIVIL ENGINEERS, 721 MAIN ST - WAVERLY BLDG., HARTFORD". On verso, upper left, in pencil; "G.H. KALLY (?)".InscribedOn recto, lower center, in cyanotype; "ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AT 219 HOMESTEAD AVE. HARTFORD, CONN. / FOR / THE YOKEL CORPORATION", "PROPERTY OF / FRANK SNEATH (crossed out) / YOKEL CORP. / October 1916 / L.W. BURT & SON, CIVIL ENGINEERS". There are also some notes in pencil. Numerous inscriptions identify parts of buildings, locations, etc.NotesHistorical Note: As of July 2004, it is unknown if the building is still located at 219 Homestead Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut.Subject Note: Yokel Corporation specialized in making high grade lighting fixtures.
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